Brighton Gardens Has New Owner

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EMERITUS SENIOR LIVING ACQUIRES LOCAL SENIOR RETIREMENT AND ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY

Richmond, VA December 1, 2008 – Emeritus Senior Living, a Seattle based operator of senior living communities has acquired Brighton Gardens of San Juan Capistrano. Emeritus operates over 290 residential and assisted living communities’ through-out the United States. Brighton Gardens of San Juan Capistrano will now operate under the new name Emeritus at San Juan Capistrano.
 
Across the country, Emeritus is known for its commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of the people it serves by fostering an atmosphere of family and community among its staff and residents.

“Emeritus at San Juan Capistrano is a wonderful addition to the Emeritus family,” says President and Co-CEO, Granger Cobb.  “We are very pleased to be able to bring on a very caring and capable staff and introduce them to the Emeritus family values that guide the fulfillment of our mission, core values, and promise.   We believe we can bring additional improvements to Emeritus at San Juan Capistrano, making it an even more valuable resource to the San Juan Capistrano community.”

“We are very excited about the change,” says Pinky Quintana, Executive Director.  “It will be great for this community to be a part of the Emeritus family, such a forward thinking company that is committed to the highest standards of quality care for seniors.  Additionally, we will be able to maintain our local independence, yet benefit from the support of a national senior living company.” 

Emeritus at San Juan Capistrano is located at 31741 Rancho Viejo Road in San Juan Capistrano, CA.  Discover Emeritus at San Juan Capistrano’s beautifully landscaped courtyard and gardens, enjoy the community’s fine cuisine or join in an activity or social group.  To schedule a tour, call Emeritus at San Juan Capistrano at (949) 248-8855.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Emeritus at San Juan Capistrano is an Emeritus Senior Living community, a national provider of assisted living and Alzheimer’s and related dementia care services to seniors.  Emeritus is one of the largest and most experienced operators of freestanding assisted living communities located throughout the United States.  These communities provide a residential housing alternative for senior citizens who need assistance with the activities of daily living, with an emphasis on personal care services, which provides support to the residents in the aging process. 

Emeritus currently operates 289 communities in 36 states representing capacity for approximately 25,000 units and approximately 29,800 residents at September 30, 2008.  Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ESC, and its home page can be found on the Internet at www.emeritus.com.